Iran, Spain underline enhancement of bilateral ties

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Mehdi Danesh Yazdi and his Spanish counterpart Gonzalo De Benito in a meeting on Friday underlined the need for the further expansion of bilateral ties, IRNA reported.

During the meeting, the Iranian deputy foreign minister explained about different aspects of President Hassan Rouhaniˈs foreign policy, and said that the senior Iranian officials are determined to consolidate relations with other countries, including Spain.

Danesh Yazdi pointed to the history of Iran-Spain relations, and said, ˈThe best should be made of the points of strength of the two countries for further reinvigorating the bilateral interactions.ˈ

The Spanish deputy foreign minister, for his part, voiced his gratitude over the recent Geneva deal, and said, ˈSpain is trying to work for consolidation of Iran-EU relations in addition to taking practical steps for deepening relations with Iran.ˈ